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Early Warning Sign for Post-Discharge Complications in Lung Cancer Surgery

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Researchers from Chongqing Medical University have identified shortness of breath (SOB) on the day of discharge as a potential early warning sign for post-discharge complications in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. The study published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery found that SOB scores on the day of discharge could predict the development of complications within 3 months after discharge. The research was funded by the National Key R&D Plan For Intergovernmental Cooperation and the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing, China. The study's findings could lead to improved patient outcomes and timely detection of complications.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study aimed to determine whether SOB scores on the day of discharge could predict post-discharge complications in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.
  • The research used the Perioperative Symptom Assessment Scale for Lung surgery (PSA-Lung) to assess patients and identified 71 (10.84%) of 655 patients who experienced complications within 3 months after discharge.
  • Logistic regression analysis revealed that being female (OR 1.764, 95% CI 1.006-3.092, P<0.05) was associated with a higher risk of developing complications within 3 months after discharge.
  • The study concluded that SOB on the day of discharge may serve as an early warning sign for the timely detection of 3 month post-discharge complications.
  • Patients who experienced complications within 3 months after discharge had a higher risk of developing post-discharge complications.
  • The study's findings have implications for patient care and management, highlighting the importance of monitoring SOB scores in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery.

Statistics:

  • 71 (10.84%) of 655 patients experienced complications within 3 months after discharge.
  • Logistic regression analysis revealed that being female was associated with a higher risk of developing complications within 3 months after discharge (OR 1.764, 95% CI 1.006-3.092, P<0.05).
  • The study found that SOB scores on the day of discharge could predict the development of complications within 3 months after discharge.

Sources:

  • Funders for this research include National Key R&D Plan For Intergovernmental Cooperation, The Ministry of Science And Technology of China; Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing, China; Supported By Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation
  • Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery - http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/
  • Journal reference: Shortness of breath on the day of discharge: an early alert for post-discharge complications in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2024,19(1):1-9.
  • Publisher: BMC
  • DOI: https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02845-1
  • Contact: Dan Kang, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University.

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